The Washington critic., 1887-12-16
SEEING WASHINGTON.
Messrs. Esmonde and O'Connor at I
CRpitOI,

Messrs. Esmonde and O'COnnor at the
Capitol.
Sir Grattan-Esmonde and Mr.. Arthur
O'Connor, Mr.. Parnell's Irish cnvoys,
spent half an hour on the floor of the
Senate during the session yesterday, as
stated by Yesterdays CRITIc. They are
entitled 10 the privilege of the floor un-
der the rule of the Senate extending this
courtesy to members of all National
Legislatures. The Irish visitors were
escorted to the Senate by Representa-
tivcs Collins and McShane. Mr.. Is
monde took n seat beside Senator Gray
and remained III conversation for some
time. Mr.. O'Connor was on u sofa chat
ting with Senators Hawley and McPher-
son. Nearly every Democratic Senator
left his seat to be introduced to the Wis
itors.
1t was Il noticeable fact that they did
not visit the Republican side of the
Chamber, and Gen. IIawley was the
only Republican Senator who crossed
over to them. Mr.. O'Connor looked
much like Il Western Congressman, tall,
broad-shoudered, and heavily-bcarded,
He had quite an American appearance.
He was dressed very plainly and seemed
to be so much impressed by the dignity
| and quiet of the Senate as to be sedatc
and serious in his manner. Mr.. Es-
monde, ON the other hand, laughed and
chatted freely with the Senators, who
liked his frank, open style.
In his dress and general appearance
he was much like II fashionable American
young man. He wore to-day we'll
al l.
| facings, light trousers. cut very wide in
the prevailing style, low-cut waistcoat,
| iour-in-hand scarf and vanished shoes.
His thick brown hair was smoothly
brushed, and fell in sort of bang over
his typically Irish, low, broad forehead.
| Over his arm he carried n lightweight
! sa,in-lincd overcoat, and, when he left
| the Senate Chamber, he put on high
| silk hat. lie swung silver-head cane
| iauntily behind him and looked all over
| like Il young man of fashion.
The Irishmen visited the House also,
which was not in session. Young Es-
monde took advantage of this fact to
climb the steps and sit for few minntes
in Speaker Carlisles chair. He seemed
to enjoy this praiseworthy performance
| as much as the average country visitor
does. The Irishmcn also called at the
White House, and although the Cabinet
was in session, the President left the
meeting and received them In his private
library. Both ENJOYS leave tonight.
Messrs. O'Connor and Esmonde Enter
tained ut Chamberlin's.
Mr.. Arthur OConnor VI. p, and Sii
Thomas Henry Grattan Esmpndc, NJ. p,
We're dined by n number Of members of the
House of Representatives last night. The
affair took place at Chamberlin's and the
menu was served in Il style peculiar to the
only John Chamberln. The tables were
decorated with silver, crystal and flowers
Representative r. 4. Davis presided, and
| speeches were made by Representatives Col
| lins, Foran, Cummings, llogg Washington,
| Phelan. Grain, McShane, O'Fcrrall, Camp.
| bell, wilkins, Vance and Barnes.
The following gentlemen were present in
| addition to the guests of the evening: Repre-
scntatiyes Patrick A. Collins, Samuel 5 Cox,
| Martin A Foran, Lloyd s, Bryce Vim. Me
| Adoo, Amos + Cummings, Charles l.. Hogg,
| Thomas Wilson, John Lynch George W, i.
| Dorsey, Isaac Stevenson, i G. Barry, Thos.
Flood, Charles S, VOORHEES,, Luther Il Nc
Kinney, Henry Q. Mccormick, Joseph Il
| +. Vance, Walter |. Hayes, John A. Me-
shane, James Phelan, VIM. Bourkc Cock.
ran, Matthew j. Lagan, Geo. T. Barnes,
John L. Mcdonald, \. 7. Fitch, Robert I.
Davis, VIM. ii Grain, James u. McCreary
l. V. White, Perry Belmont Bcriah VIII
kins, NJ II. Ford, Peter p Mahoney, Chas.
T. o'Farrcll Timothy i. Campbell, Joseph
| X. Toolc, John ii Rogers, Charles Tracey
and Colonel John q. Healy.